Essential Tips Before Buying Nursery Furniture

Parents, you know that old saying, "Don't place the cart before the horse." When we heard that, we knew it meant to have patience and not do things in the wrong order. Well, the same concept applies to designing your baby's nursery. If you are looking for nursery furniture and also planning on implementing a theme that suits your desires, there are some key elements you will need to entertain before you start buying. Not only will you need to do some effective planning, but doing things in the right order will help you get the perfect nursery furniture and theme to turn your baby room into a work of art.

Purchasing nursery furniture is a big step and commitment, so making a competent decision is very important. The most essential nursery furniture items you will need are the baby crib, changing table and dresser. These are your power trio and what you will need for your precious little bundle to sleep, get changed, and store all clothes and necessities. But before you go out and buy the power trio, you will need to determine what type of nursery theme you want. Your nursery design and theme are your "horse" that will lead to the success of your baby room. So here are some questions to ask yourself:

• Are you having a girl, boy or waiting to find out?
• Are you looking to implement a traditional, modern, character-based or unique nursery theme? Do you have any nursery themes in mind?
• What is your budget?

If you can answer these questions then you can let the horse take the lead and start looking for the right nursery furniture. Even if you do not know the exact theme you want, having a general idea and budget will help drive your decision on buying the right style nursery furniture. Here are some tips to help guide your selection based on baby bedding themes and concepts:

• Traditional/Classic: If you enjoy baby bedding with floral, paisley/patterned, french toile/damask type designs, then traditional, elegant style nursery furniture would work well. A beautiful wood colored finish with elaborate and unique carvings will give your nursery a sophisticated and classic touch. Popular brands for traditional style nursery furniture are DaVinci, Storkcraft, AFG, Sorelle and Pali.
• Modern: If your tastes include modern baby bedding with geometric patterns, abstract or whimsical designs, then nursery furniture with sleek lines and beautiful, simplistic designs would be perfect. Modern nursery furniture tends to be multifunctional and work well with small spaces. Wooden, black, white or even grey nursery furniture will add an innovative touch. Popular modern brands include Argington, DaVinci, Babyletto, Oeuf, and Stokke.
• Kids or Character-based: Depending on the kids theme you would like, traditional or modern style nursery furniture would work. Typically a light or medium wood colored crib would look nice for a boy or girl's nursery. Even if you have not yet decided on your theme, choose a simplistic nursery furniture design that would compliment any general theme.

• Budget-friendly: Like most parents, you should stick to a realistic budget. Multifunctional, well-made nursery furniture will give you the best run for your money and last for many years. Convertible cribs are amazing in that this type of crib can convert from a baby crib, to toddler bed, to daybed and sometimes to a full-sized bed. You save money in the long-run and enjoy watching the baby crib grow with your child. Other short-term options include a mini crib/portable crib, bassinet or co-sleeper that are less expensive, save space and can easily be transported throughout the house. Budget-friendly baby bed manufacturers include DaVinci, Delta, Stokke, NurserySmart and more.

Now that you have an idea and guide to selecting your nursery furniture, hopefully you are ready to go out and start shopping for a set that will suit your needs. No matter what you decide, there are always options based on your taste and needs. Just remember to first think about a general nursery concept and design before you go out and buy nursery furniture.